Comparison of Trump's Second Term with Biden's Final Weeks in Office
Perceptions of Donald Trump's performance in his second term are mixed, with approval ratings varying across different issues. Republicans tend to support Trump's policies while Democrats are largely opposed. More adults believe the country is headed in the right direction compared to Biden's final weeks in office. The state of the economy is viewed negatively by around 70% of adults. There are differing opinions between age groups and political affiliations on the direction of the country and the economy.
Key Points
- Partisan divide in evaluating Trump's performance
- Republicans more optimistic about the country's direction compared to Democrats and independents
- Shift in views of the economy between Democrats and Republicans since Biden's last month in office
- Different opinions on Trump and Elon Musk's favorability ratings based on political affiliation
Pros
- Half of adults approve of Trump's handling of immigration, exceeding his approval in his first term
- Around 40% of the public support Trump's handling of various issues like the federal government, trade negotiations, and conflicts between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine
- More adults believe the country is headed in the right direction compared to Biden's final weeks in office
Cons
- 40% approve of Trump's handling of the economy, dropping to its lowest level since December 2017
- Around 7 in 10 describe the state of the economy as poor
- Adults under 45 are more pessimistic about the direction of the country and its economy compared to those 45 or older